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Q. Which of the following alkanes cannot be produced by Kolbe electrolysis of sodium or potassium salts of carboxylic acids?

Hydrocarbons

Solution:

In Kolbe’s electrolysis, the alkane is formed when an aqueous solution of $Na$ or $K$ salt of carboxylic acid is electrolysed. The alkane formed has, two or more carbon atoms. This method can be used to prepare alkanes with even number of carbon atoms.